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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 360.20 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 360.20 and 150.52 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 360.20 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/360.20 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 360.20 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 54,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,217.30/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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