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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.05, 390.98 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.05, 390.98 and 256.03 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.05 : 390.98 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.05/390.98 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.05x = 390.98 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.05x = 100,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,102.27/261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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