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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 393.26 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 393.26 and 198.27 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 393.26 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/393.26 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 393.26 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 77,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,970.67/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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