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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 392.73 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 392.73 and 79.20 is: 118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 392.73 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/392.73 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 392.73 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 31,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104.22/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.79

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