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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 359.96 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 359.96 and 191.08 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 359.96 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/359.96 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 359.96 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 68,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,781.16/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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