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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 361.06 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 361.06 and 195.54 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 361.06 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/361.06 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 361.06 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 70,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,601.67/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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