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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 360.45 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 360.45 and 196.22 is: 270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 360.45 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/360.45 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 360.45 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 70,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,728.40/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.13

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