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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 360.70 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 360.70 and 206.30 is: 284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 360.70 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/360.70 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 360.70 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 74,412.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,412.41/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.39

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