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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 360.36 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 360.36 and 250.11 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 360.36 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/360.36 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 360.36 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 90,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,129.64/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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