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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 360 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 360 and 211.68 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 360 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/360 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 360 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 76,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,204.80/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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