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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.75, 361.23 and 199.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.75, 361.23 and 199.63 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.75 : 361.23 = 199.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.75/361.23 = 199.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.75x = 361.23 × 199.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.75x = 72,110.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,110.69/261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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