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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 392.86 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 392.86 and 69.54 is: 104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 392.86 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/392.86 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 392.86 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 27,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,319.48/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.30

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