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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 392.04 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 392.04 and 243.72 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 392.04 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/392.04 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 392.04 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 95,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,547.99/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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