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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 391.24 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 391.24 and 195.78 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 391.24 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/391.24 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 391.24 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 76,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,596.97/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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