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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 356.99 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 356.99 and 251.04 is: 343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 356.99 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/356.99 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 356.99 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 89,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,618.77/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.21

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