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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 360.96 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 360.96 and 187.84 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 360.96 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/360.96 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 360.96 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 67,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,802.73/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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