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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 392.99 and 79.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 392.99 and 79.37 is: 119.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 392.99 = 79.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/392.99 = 79.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 392.99 × 79.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 31,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,189.25/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.07

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