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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.07, 359.94 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.07, 359.94 and 186.35 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.07 : 359.94 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.07/359.94 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.07x = 359.94 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.07x = 67,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,075.74/261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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