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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.89, 360.11 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.89, 360.11 and 150.41 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.89 : 360.11 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.89/360.11 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.89x = 360.11 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.89x = 54,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,162.34/260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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