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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 392.22 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 392.22 and 129.78 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 392.22 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/392.22 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 392.22 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 50,902.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,902.31/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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