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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.88, 392.73 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.88, 392.73 and 79.21 is: 118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.88 : 392.73 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.88/392.73 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.88x = 392.73 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.88x = 31,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,108.14/261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.79

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