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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.38, 360.42 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.38, 360.42 and 194.69 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.38 : 360.42 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.38/360.42 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.38x = 360.42 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.38x = 70,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,168.37/261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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