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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.61, 360.78 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.61, 360.78 and 206.25 is: 284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.61 : 360.78 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.61/360.78 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.61x = 360.78 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.61x = 74,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,410.88/261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.43

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