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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 391.50 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 391.50 and 207.34 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 391.50 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/391.50 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 391.50 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 81,173.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,173.61/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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