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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 372.66 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 372.66 and 261.16 is: 360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 372.66 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/372.66 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 372.66 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 97,323.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,323.89/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.63

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