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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 402.39 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 402.39 and 261 is: 390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 402.39 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/402.39 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 402.39 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 105,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,023.79/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.54

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