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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 359.52 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 359.52 and 202.56 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 359.52 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/359.52 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 359.52 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 72,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,824.37/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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