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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 392.76 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 392.76 and 208.08 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 392.76 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/392.76 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 392.76 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 81,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,725.50/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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