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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 392.43 and 79.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 392.43 and 79.07 is: 118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 392.43 = 79.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/392.43 = 79.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 392.43 × 79.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 31,027.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027.48/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.55

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