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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.86, 392.61 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.86, 392.61 and 213.98 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.86 : 392.61 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.86/392.61 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.86x = 392.61 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.86x = 84,010.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,010.69/261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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