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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.92, 391.33 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.92, 391.33 and 247.91 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.92 : 391.33 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.92/391.33 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.92x = 391.33 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.92x = 97,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,015.17/260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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