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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.91, 361.03 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.91, 361.03 and 209.29 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.91 : 361.03 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.91/361.03 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.91x = 361.03 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.91x = 75,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,559.50/261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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