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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.74, 392.80 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.74, 392.80 and 239.06 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.74 : 392.80 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.74/392.80 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.74x = 392.80 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.74x = 93,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,902.77/261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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