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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.37, 391.57 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.37, 391.57 and 199.54 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.37 : 391.57 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.37/391.57 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.37x = 391.57 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.37x = 78,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,133.87/261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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