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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262, 392.98 and 79.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262, 392.98 and 79.39 is: 119.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 392.98 = 79.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/392.98 = 79.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 392.98 × 79.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 31,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,198.68/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.08

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