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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.49, 391.15 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.49, 391.15 and 207.49 is: 310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.49 : 391.15 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.49/391.15 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.49x = 391.15 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.49x = 81,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,159.71/261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.37

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