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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 392.40 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 392.40 and 94.86 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 392.40 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/392.40 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 392.40 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 37,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223.06/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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