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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 360.32 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 360.32 and 150.59 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 360.32 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/360.32 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 360.32 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 54,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,260.97/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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