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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 360.02 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 360.02 and 191.22 is: 263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 360.02 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/360.02 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 360.02 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 68,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,842.07/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.43

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