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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.13, 360.39 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.13, 360.39 and 150.61 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.13 : 360.39 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.13/360.39 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.13x = 360.39 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.13x = 54,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,277.58/261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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