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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 392.62 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 392.62 and 203.74 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 392.62 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/392.62 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 392.62 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 79,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,991.29/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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