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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.79, 361.62 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.79, 361.62 and 213.28 is: 294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.79 : 361.62 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.79/361.62 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.79x = 361.62 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.79x = 77,126.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,126.31/261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.61

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