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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 360.06 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 360.06 and 199.14 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 360.06 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/360.06 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 360.06 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 71,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,702.35/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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