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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.61, 359.73 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.61, 359.73 and 150.09 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.61 : 359.73 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.61/359.73 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.61x = 359.73 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.61x = 53,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,991.88/260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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