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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 392.51 and 79.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 392.51 and 79.05 is: 118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 392.51 = 79.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/392.51 = 79.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 392.51 × 79.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 31,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027.92/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.59

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