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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.96, 392.84 and 79.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.96, 392.84 and 79.34 is: 118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.96 : 392.84 = 79.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.96/392.84 = 79.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.96x = 392.84 × 79.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.96x = 31,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,167.93/261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.98

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