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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.01, 391.50 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.01, 391.50 and 68.63 is: 102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.01 : 391.50 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.01/391.50 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.01x = 391.50 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.01x = 26,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,866.52/261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.93

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