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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 391.11 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 391.11 and 196.16 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 391.11 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/391.11 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 391.11 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 76,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,718.18/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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