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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.56, 393.24 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.56, 393.24 and 208.12 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 393.24 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/393.24 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 393.24 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 81,841.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,841.11/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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