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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 361.26 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 361.26 and 188.22 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 361.26 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/361.26 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 361.26 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 67,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,996.36/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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