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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 360.45 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 360.45 and 150.66 is: 207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 360.45 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/360.45 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 360.45 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 54,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,305.40/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.92

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