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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 391.59 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 391.59 and 254.34 is: 381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 391.59 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/391.59 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 391.59 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 99,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597.00/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.60

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