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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.56, 392.34 and 69.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.56, 392.34 and 69.19 is: 103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 392.34 = 69.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/392.34 = 69.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 392.34 × 69.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 27,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145.28/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.78

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