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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 360.03 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 360.03 and 150.35 is: 207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 360.03 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/360.03 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 360.03 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 54,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,128.71/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.50

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