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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.98, 360.16 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.98, 360.16 and 150.46 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.98 : 360.16 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.98/360.16 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.98x = 360.16 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.98x = 54,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,189.67/260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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