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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 360.38 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 360.38 and 191.96 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 360.38 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/360.38 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 360.38 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 69,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,178.54/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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