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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.89, 361.33 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.89, 361.33 and 187.22 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.89 : 361.33 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.89/361.33 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.89x = 361.33 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.89x = 67,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,649.54/261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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