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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 360.30 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 360.30 and 150.57 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 360.30 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/360.30 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 360.30 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 54,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252.69/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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