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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 359.52 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 359.52 and 255.40 is: 351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 359.52 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/359.52 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 359.52 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 91,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,821.41/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.70

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