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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 360.96 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 360.96 and 203.52 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 360.96 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/360.96 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 360.96 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 73,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,462.58/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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