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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 392.40 and 79.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 392.40 and 79.05 is: 118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 392.40 = 79.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/392.40 = 79.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 392.40 × 79.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 31,019.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,019.22/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.55

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