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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.99, 360.19 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.99, 360.19 and 150.50 is: 207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.99 : 360.19 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.99/360.19 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.99x = 360.19 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.99x = 54,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,208.60/260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.70

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