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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.01, 390.42 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.01, 390.42 and 187.41 is: 280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.01 : 390.42 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.01/390.42 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.01x = 390.42 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.01x = 73,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,170.08/261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.34

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