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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 360.98 and 249.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 360.98 and 249.61 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 360.98 = 249.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/360.98 = 249.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 360.98 × 249.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 90,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,102.97/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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