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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 360.06 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 360.06 and 202.22 is: 278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 360.06 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/360.06 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 360.06 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 72,811.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,811.33/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.76

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