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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.39, 392.06 and 69.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.39, 392.06 and 69.03 is: 103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.39 : 392.06 = 69.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.39/392.06 = 69.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.39x = 392.06 × 69.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.39x = 27,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063.56/261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.54

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