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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.19, 360.28 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.19, 360.28 and 187.62 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.19 : 360.28 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.19/360.28 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.19x = 360.28 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.19x = 67,595.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,595.73/261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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