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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 360.20 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 360.20 and 156.08 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 360.20 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/360.20 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 360.20 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 56,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220.02/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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