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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.17, 362.13 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.17, 362.13 and 252.50 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.17 : 362.13 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.17/362.13 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.17x = 362.13 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.17x = 91,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,436.65/261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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