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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 360.56 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 360.56 and 195.88 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 360.56 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/360.56 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 360.56 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 70,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,626.49/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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