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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 360.50 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 360.50 and 198.93 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 360.50 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/360.50 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 360.50 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 71,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,714.27/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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