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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.21, 360.45 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.21, 360.45 and 150.72 is: 207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.21 : 360.45 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.21/360.45 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.21x = 360.45 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.21x = 54,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,327.02/261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.98

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