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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 360.38 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 360.38 and 149.13 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 360.38 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/360.38 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 360.38 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 53,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,742.72/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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