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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 391.28 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 391.28 and 209.58 is: 313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 391.28 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/391.28 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 391.28 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 82,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,003.41/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.93

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