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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 360.56 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 360.56 and 191.51 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 360.56 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/360.56 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 360.56 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 69,049.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,049.89/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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