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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.62, 392.46 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.62, 392.46 and 69.26 is: 103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.62 : 392.46 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.62/392.46 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.62x = 392.46 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.62x = 27,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181.78/261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.90

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