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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 360.44 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 360.44 and 150.64 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 360.44 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/360.44 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 360.44 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 54,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,296.68/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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