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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 392.67 and 79.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 392.67 and 79.19 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 392.67 = 79.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/392.67 = 79.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 392.67 × 79.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 31,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,093.57/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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