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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 392.37 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 392.37 and 239.86 is: 360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 392.37 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/392.37 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 392.37 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 94,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,113.87/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.10

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