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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 360.24 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 360.24 and 211.39 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 360.24 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/360.24 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 360.24 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 76,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,148.28/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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