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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.21, 360.50 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.21, 360.50 and 150.80 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.21 : 360.50 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.21/360.50 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.21x = 360.50 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.21x = 54,360.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,360.84/261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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