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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 392.38 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 392.38 and 249.58 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 392.38 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/392.38 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 392.38 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 97,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,930.07/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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