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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.86, 392.88 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.86, 392.88 and 115.64 is: 173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.86 : 392.88 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.86/392.88 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.86x = 392.88 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.86x = 45,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432.64/261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.50

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