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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.14, 360.39 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.14, 360.39 and 150.63 is: 207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.14 : 360.39 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.14/360.39 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.14x = 360.39 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.14x = 54,285.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,285.55/261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.88

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