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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 360.53 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 360.53 and 150.76 is: 208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 360.53 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/360.53 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 360.53 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 54,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,353.50/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.08

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