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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.49, 394.61 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.49, 394.61 and 261.87 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.49 : 394.61 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.49/394.61 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.49x = 394.61 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.49x = 103,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,335.21/263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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