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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.87, 392.72 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.87, 392.72 and 200.88 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.87 : 392.72 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.87/392.72 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.87x = 392.72 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.87x = 78,888.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,888.59/261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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