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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.91, 360.06 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.91, 360.06 and 150.40 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.91 : 360.06 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.91/360.06 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.91x = 360.06 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.91x = 54,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151.73/260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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