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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 391.32 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 391.32 and 203.13 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 391.32 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/391.32 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 391.32 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 79,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,488.83/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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