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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 392.72 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 392.72 and 79.25 is: 118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 392.72 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/392.72 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 392.72 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 31,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,120.70/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.86

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