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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.41, 389.81 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.41, 389.81 and 259.07 is: 386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.41 : 389.81 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.41/389.81 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.41x = 389.81 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.41x = 100,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,987.10/261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.31

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