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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.97, 393.14 and 259.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.97, 393.14 and 259.95 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.97 : 393.14 = 259.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.97/393.14 = 259.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.97x = 393.14 × 259.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.97x = 102,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,196.74/261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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