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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.90, 360.90 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.90, 360.90 and 191.82 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.90 : 360.90 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.90/360.90 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.90x = 360.90 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.90x = 69,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,227.84/261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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