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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.03, 360.15 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.03, 360.15 and 156.14 is: 215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.03 : 360.15 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.03/360.15 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.03x = 360.15 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.03x = 56,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,235.33/261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.44

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