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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.46, 392.25 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.46, 392.25 and 259.30 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.46 : 392.25 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.46/392.25 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.46x = 392.25 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.46x = 101,710.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,710.43/261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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