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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 360.24 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 360.24 and 195.41 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 360.24 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/360.24 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 360.24 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 70,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,395.40/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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