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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.89, 360.03 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.89, 360.03 and 150.37 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.89 : 360.03 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.89/360.03 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.89x = 360.03 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.89x = 54,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,137.71/260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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