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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 360.27 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 360.27 and 150.57 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 360.27 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/360.27 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 360.27 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 54,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,244.50/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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