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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.97, 360.12 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.97, 360.12 and 150.43 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.97 : 360.12 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.97/360.12 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.97x = 360.12 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.97x = 54,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,172.85/260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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