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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 392.75 and 79.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 392.75 and 79.27 is: 118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 392.75 = 79.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/392.75 = 79.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 392.75 × 79.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 31,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,133.29/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.87

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