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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 360.38 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 360.38 and 150.62 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 360.38 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/360.38 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 360.38 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 54,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,281.04/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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