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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.05, 360.39 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.05, 360.39 and 187.61 is: 259.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.05 : 360.39 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.05/360.39 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.05x = 360.39 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.05x = 67,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,610.97/261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.00

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