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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.45, 361.17 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.45, 361.17 and 195.84 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.45 : 361.17 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.45/361.17 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.45x = 361.17 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.45x = 70,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,731.53/261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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