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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.53, 360.49 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.53, 360.49 and 206.18 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.53 : 360.49 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.53/360.49 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.53x = 360.49 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.53x = 74,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,322.99/261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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