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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 359.52 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 359.52 and 195.72 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 359.52 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/359.52 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 359.52 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 70,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,365.25/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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