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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.74, 391.80 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.74, 391.80 and 239.34 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.74 : 391.80 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.74/391.80 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.74x = 391.80 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.74x = 93,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,773.41/261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

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