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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 360.93 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 360.93 and 196.36 is: 270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 360.93 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/360.93 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 360.93 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 70,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,872.21/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.81

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