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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 393.17 and 200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 393.17 and 200.19 is: 301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 393.17 = 200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/393.17 = 200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 393.17 × 200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 78,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,707.70/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.01

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