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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.03, 460.06 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.03, 460.06 and 261.19 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.03 : 460.06 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.03/460.06 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.03x = 460.06 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.03x = 120,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,163.07/307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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