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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.70, 361.19 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.70, 361.19 and 199.43 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.70 : 361.19 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.70/361.19 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.70x = 361.19 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.70x = 72,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,032.12/261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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