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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.95, 360.18 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.95, 360.18 and 150.44 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.95 : 360.18 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.95/360.18 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.95x = 360.18 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.95x = 54,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,185.48/260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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