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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.46, 392.14 and 69.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.46, 392.14 and 69.09 is: 103.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.46 : 392.14 = 69.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.46/392.14 = 69.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.46x = 392.14 × 69.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.46x = 27,092.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,092.95/261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.62

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