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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 360.53 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 360.53 and 150.73 is: 207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 360.53 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/360.53 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 360.53 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 54,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,342.69/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.97

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