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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.97, 392.88 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.97, 392.88 and 105.79 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.97 : 392.88 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.97/392.88 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.97x = 392.88 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.97x = 41,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562.78/261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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