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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 360.12 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 360.12 and 251.20 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 360.12 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/360.12 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 360.12 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 90,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,462.14/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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