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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 360.59 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 360.59 and 156.44 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 360.59 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/360.59 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 360.59 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 56,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,408.11/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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