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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 390.68 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 390.68 and 195.68 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 390.68 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/390.68 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 390.68 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 76,448.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,448.26/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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