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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.96, 360.14 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.96, 360.14 and 150.44 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.96 : 360.14 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.96/360.14 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.96x = 360.14 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.96x = 54,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,176.91/260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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