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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 392.52 and 69.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 392.52 and 69.32 is: 103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 392.52 = 69.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/392.52 = 69.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 392.52 × 69.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 27,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,209.49/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.98

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