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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 360.09 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 360.09 and 190.98 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 360.09 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/360.09 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 360.09 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 68,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,769.99/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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