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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 390.56 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 390.56 and 254.64 is: 380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 390.56 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/390.56 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 390.56 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 99,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,452.39/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.08

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