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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 360 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 360 and 187.33 is: 258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 360 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/360 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 360 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 67,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,438.80/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.25

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