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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 360.07 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 360.07 and 156.06 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 360.07 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/360.07 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 360.07 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 56,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,190.72/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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