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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 391.67 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 391.67 and 203.20 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 391.67 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/391.67 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 391.67 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 79,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,586.87/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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