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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 392.36 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 392.36 and 199.12 is: 298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 392.36 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/392.36 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 392.36 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 78,126.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,126.31/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.87

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