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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.42, 392.13 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.42, 392.13 and 254.22 is: 381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.42 : 392.13 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.42/392.13 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.42x = 392.13 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.42x = 99,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,687.29/261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.33

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