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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 360.27 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 360.27 and 150.53 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 360.27 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/360.27 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 360.27 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 54,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,229.64/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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