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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 361.77 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 361.77 and 203.31 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 361.77 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/361.77 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 361.77 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 73,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,550.70/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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