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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.29, 360.75 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.29, 360.75 and 212.29 is: 293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.29 : 360.75 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.29/360.75 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.29x = 360.75 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.29x = 76,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,583.51/261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.09

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