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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.26, 360.16 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.26, 360.16 and 187.56 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.26 : 360.16 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.26/360.16 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.26x = 360.16 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.26x = 67,551.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,551.61/261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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