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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 360.30 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 360.30 and 202.28 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 360.30 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/360.30 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 360.30 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 72,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,881.48/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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