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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.19, 391.35 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.19, 391.35 and 200.23 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.19 : 391.35 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.19/391.35 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.19x = 391.35 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.19x = 78,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,360.01/261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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