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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.15, 360.40 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.15, 360.40 and 150.64 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.15 : 360.40 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.15/360.40 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.15x = 360.40 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.15x = 54,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,290.93/261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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