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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.88, 361.71 and 212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.88, 361.71 and 212.95 is: 294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.88 : 361.71 = 212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.88/361.71 = 212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.88x = 361.71 × 212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.88x = 77,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,026.14/261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.13

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