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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.60, 360.52 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.60, 360.52 and 206.28 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.60 : 360.52 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.60/360.52 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.60x = 360.52 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.60x = 74,368.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,368.07/261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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