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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 361.08 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 361.08 and 209.19 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 361.08 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/361.08 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 361.08 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 75,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,534.33/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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