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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 392.26 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 392.26 and 180.36 is: 270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 392.26 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/392.26 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 392.26 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 70,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,745.60/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.22

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