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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.77, 395.12 and 261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.77, 395.12 and 261.77 is: 395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.77 : 395.12 = 261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.77/395.12 = 261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.77x = 395.12 × 261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.77x = 103,427.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,427.28/261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.12

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