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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 392.91 and 79.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 392.91 and 79.32 is: 118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 392.91 = 79.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/392.91 = 79.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 392.91 × 79.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 31,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,163.66/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.99

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