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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.74, 360.95 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.74, 360.95 and 206.37 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.74 : 360.95 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.74/360.95 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.74x = 360.95 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.74x = 74,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,488.22/261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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