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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 360.66 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 360.66 and 199.58 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 360.66 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/360.66 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 360.66 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 71,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,979.62/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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