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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.46, 361.14 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.46, 361.14 and 191.41 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.46 : 361.14 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.46/361.14 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.46x = 361.14 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.46x = 69,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,127.29/261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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