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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.12, 360.62 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.12, 360.62 and 209.35 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.12 : 360.62 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.12/360.62 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.12x = 360.62 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.12x = 75,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,495.99/261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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