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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.39, 392.09 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.39, 392.09 and 69 is: 103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.39 : 392.09 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.39/392.09 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.39x = 392.09 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.39x = 27,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,054.21/261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.50

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