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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 392.72 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 392.72 and 248.54 is: 373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 392.72 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/392.72 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 392.72 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 97,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,606.63/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.20

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