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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 361.26 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 361.26 and 191.79 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 361.26 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/361.26 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 361.26 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 69,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,286.06/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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