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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.03, 360.22 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.03, 360.22 and 150.43 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.03 : 360.22 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.03/360.22 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.03x = 360.22 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.03x = 54,187.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,187.89/261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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