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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 361.24 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 361.24 and 209.03 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 361.24 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/361.24 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 361.24 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 75,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,510.38/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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