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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 360.48 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 360.48 and 187.70 is: 259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 360.48 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/360.48 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 360.48 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 67,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,661.00/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.08

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