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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 360.81 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 360.81 and 202.22 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 360.81 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/360.81 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 360.81 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 72,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,961.19/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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