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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.17, 391.38 and 199.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.17, 391.38 and 199.21 is: 298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.17 : 391.38 = 199.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.17/391.38 = 199.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.17x = 391.38 × 199.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.17x = 77,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,966.81/261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.53

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