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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.93, 360.01 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.93, 360.01 and 150.42 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.93 : 360.01 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.93/360.01 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.93x = 360.01 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.93x = 54,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151.95/260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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