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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.05, 390.96 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.05, 390.96 and 200.30 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.05 : 390.96 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.05/390.96 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.05x = 390.96 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.05x = 78,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,307.33/261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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