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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.45, 360.42 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.45, 360.42 and 187.65 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.45 : 360.42 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.45/360.42 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.45x = 360.42 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.45x = 67,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,632.81/261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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