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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 360.72 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 360.72 and 196.11 is: 270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 360.72 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/360.72 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 360.72 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 70,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,740.80/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.29

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