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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 391.83 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 391.83 and 207.76 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 391.83 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/391.83 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 391.83 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 81,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,406.60/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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