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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 391.97 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 391.97 and 203.67 is: 305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 391.97 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/391.97 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 391.97 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 79,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,832.53/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.78

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