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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 360.34 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 360.34 and 203.08 is: 279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 360.34 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/360.34 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 360.34 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 73,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,177.85/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.95

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