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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 362.08 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 362.08 and 207.04 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 362.08 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/362.08 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 362.08 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 74,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,965.04/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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