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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 391.86 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 391.86 and 207.48 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 391.86 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/391.86 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 391.86 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 81,303.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,303.11/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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