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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 390.96 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 390.96 and 200.16 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 390.96 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/390.96 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 390.96 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 78,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,254.55/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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