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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.25, 391.49 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.25, 391.49 and 206.54 is: 309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.25 : 391.49 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.25/391.49 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.25x = 391.49 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.25x = 80,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,858.34/261.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.51

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