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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 390.77 and 242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 390.77 and 242.77 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 390.77 = 242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/390.77 = 242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 390.77 × 242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 94,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,866.86/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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