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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 360.10 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 360.10 and 187.44 is: 258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 360.10 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/360.10 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 360.10 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 67,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,497.14/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.45

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