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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 392.72 and 79.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 392.72 and 79.22 is: 118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 392.72 = 79.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/392.72 = 79.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 392.72 × 79.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 31,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,111.28/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.82

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