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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 391.68 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 391.68 and 68.78 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 391.68 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/391.68 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 391.68 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 26,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,939.75/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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