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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 391.90 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 391.90 and 204.20 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 391.90 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/391.90 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 391.90 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 80,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,025.98/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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