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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.69, 392.73 and 207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.69, 392.73 and 207.69 is: 311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.69 : 392.73 = 207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.69/392.73 = 207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.69x = 392.73 × 207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.69x = 81,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,566.09/261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.69

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