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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 391.91 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 391.91 and 200.72 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 391.91 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/391.91 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 391.91 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 78,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,661.21/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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