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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 392.48 and 69.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 392.48 and 69.24 is: 103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 392.48 = 69.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/392.48 = 69.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 392.48 × 69.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 27,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,175.32/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.87

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