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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 391.14 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 391.14 and 195.71 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 391.14 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/391.14 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 391.14 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 76,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,548.05/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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