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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 360.53 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 360.53 and 149.20 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 360.53 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/360.53 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 360.53 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 53,789.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,789.65/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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