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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.15, 392.26 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.15, 392.26 and 252.51 is: 379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.15 : 392.26 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.15/392.26 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.15x = 392.26 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.15x = 99,049.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,049.57/261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.28

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