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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.19, 360.46 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.19, 360.46 and 150.69 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.19 : 360.46 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.19/360.46 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.19x = 360.46 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.19x = 54,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,317.72/261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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