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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 356.40 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 356.40 and 261.90 is: 356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 356.40 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/356.40 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 356.40 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 93,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,341.16/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.40

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