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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.97, 393.19 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.97, 393.19 and 204.39 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.97 : 393.19 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.97/393.19 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.97x = 393.19 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.97x = 80,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,363.59/261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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