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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 391.13 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 391.13 and 199.46 is: 298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 391.13 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/391.13 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 391.13 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 78,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,015.52/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.77

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