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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 392.78 and 69.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 392.78 and 69.47 is: 104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 392.78 = 69.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/392.78 = 69.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 392.78 × 69.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 27,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285.59/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.21

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