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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 393 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 393 and 210.69 is: 316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 393 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/393 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 393 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 82,801.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,801.17/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.05

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