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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 391.26 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 391.26 and 199.72 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 391.26 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/391.26 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 391.26 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 78,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,142.45/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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