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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 391.74 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 391.74 and 245.49 is: 368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 391.74 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/391.74 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 391.74 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 96,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,168.25/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.27

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