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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.37, 392.09 and 69.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.37, 392.09 and 69.01 is: 103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.37 : 392.09 = 69.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.37/392.09 = 69.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.37x = 392.09 × 69.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.37x = 27,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,058.13/261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.52

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