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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 360.18 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 360.18 and 199.04 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 360.18 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/360.18 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 360.18 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 71,690.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,690.23/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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