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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.84, 361.66 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.84, 361.66 and 196.64 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.84 : 361.66 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.84/361.66 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.84x = 361.66 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.84x = 71,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,116.82/261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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