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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.15, 360.32 and 156.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.15, 360.32 and 156.19 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.15 : 360.32 = 156.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.15/360.32 = 156.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.15x = 360.32 × 156.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.15x = 56,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,277.60/261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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