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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 360.16 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 360.16 and 150.48 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 360.16 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/360.16 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 360.16 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 54,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,196.88/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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