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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 360.23 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 360.23 and 156.14 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 360.23 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/360.23 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 360.23 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 56,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,245.53/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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