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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.73, 360.89 and 212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.73, 360.89 and 212.46 is: 292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.73 : 360.89 = 212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.73/360.89 = 212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.73x = 360.89 × 212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.73x = 76,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,671.82/261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.94

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