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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 392.46 and 210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 392.46 and 210.29 is: 316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 392.46 = 210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/392.46 = 210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 392.46 × 210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 82,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,527.40/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.11

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