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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 391.03 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 391.03 and 202.50 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 391.03 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/391.03 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 391.03 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 79,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,183.07/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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