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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.89, 392.22 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.89, 392.22 and 252.77 is: 378.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.89 : 392.22 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.89/392.22 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.89x = 392.22 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.89x = 99,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,142.43/261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.57

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