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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 360.97 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 360.97 and 188.12 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 360.97 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/360.97 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 360.97 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 67,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,905.68/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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