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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 392.17 and 69.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 392.17 and 69.06 is: 103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 392.17 = 69.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/392.17 = 69.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 392.17 × 69.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 27,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,083.26/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.59

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