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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.05, 360.18 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.05, 360.18 and 150.54 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.05 : 360.18 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.05/360.18 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.05x = 360.18 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.05x = 54,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,221.50/261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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