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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.32, 361.14 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.32, 361.14 and 195.80 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.32 : 361.14 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.32/361.14 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.32x = 361.14 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.32x = 70,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,711.21/261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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