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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.77, 360.92 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.77, 360.92 and 199.40 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.77 : 360.92 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.77/360.92 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.77x = 360.92 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.77x = 71,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,966.14/261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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