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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 360.36 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 360.36 and 194.88 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 360.36 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/360.36 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 360.36 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 70,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,226.96/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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