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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.19, 360.31 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.19, 360.31 and 191.22 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.19 : 360.31 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.19/360.31 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.19x = 360.31 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.19x = 68,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,898.48/261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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