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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 392.93 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 392.93 and 107.94 is: 161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 392.93 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/392.93 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 392.93 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 42,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,412.86/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.92

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