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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 391.40 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 391.40 and 200.32 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 391.40 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/391.40 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 391.40 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 78,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,405.25/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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