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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 360.59 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 360.59 and 150.76 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 360.59 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/360.59 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 360.59 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 54,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,360.89/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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