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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.62, 360.82 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.62, 360.82 and 198.82 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.62 : 360.82 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.62/360.82 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.62x = 360.82 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.62x = 71,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,738.23/261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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