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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 392.40 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 392.40 and 246.84 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 392.40 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/392.40 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 392.40 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 96,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,860.02/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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