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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 360.40 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 360.40 and 149.11 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 360.40 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/360.40 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 360.40 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 53,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,737.60/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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