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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.38, 392.09 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.38, 392.09 and 69 is: 103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.38 : 392.09 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.38/392.09 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.38x = 392.09 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.38x = 27,053.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,053.87/261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.51

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