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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 391.91 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 391.91 and 203.49 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 391.91 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/391.91 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 391.91 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 79,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,748.75/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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