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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 360.52 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 360.52 and 150.78 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 360.52 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/360.52 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 360.52 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 54,359.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,359.21/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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