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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 360.22 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 360.22 and 156.10 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 360.22 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/360.22 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 360.22 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 56,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,230.34/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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