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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.37, 359.87 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.37, 359.87 and 199 is: 273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.37 : 359.87 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.37/359.87 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.37x = 359.87 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.37x = 71,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,613.14/261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.99

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