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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 393.90 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 393.90 and 246.16 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 393.90 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/393.90 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 393.90 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 96,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,962.42/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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