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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 393.98 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 393.98 and 261.02 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 393.98 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/393.98 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 393.98 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 102,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,833.38/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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