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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 391.53 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 391.53 and 203.55 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 391.53 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/391.53 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 391.53 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 79,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,695.93/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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