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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 406.68 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 406.68 and 261.13 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 406.68 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/406.68 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 406.68 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 106,196.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,196.35/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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