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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 360.99 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 360.99 and 195.73 is: 270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 360.99 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/360.99 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 360.99 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 70,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,656.57/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.36

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