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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 360.06 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 360.06 and 150.38 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 360.06 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/360.06 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 360.06 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 54,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,144.81/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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