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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 360.48 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 360.48 and 208.83 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 360.48 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/360.48 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 360.48 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 75,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,277.38/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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