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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 361.44 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 361.44 and 199.58 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 361.44 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/361.44 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 361.44 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 72,136.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,136.20/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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