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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 393.02 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 393.02 and 241.86 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 393.02 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/393.02 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 393.02 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 95,055.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,055.82/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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