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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 360.87 and 206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 360.87 and 206.65 is: 284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 360.87 = 206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/360.87 = 206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 360.87 × 206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 74,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,574.62/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.71

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