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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.31, 360.69 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.31, 360.69 and 150.86 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.31 : 360.69 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.31/360.69 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.31x = 360.69 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.31x = 54,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,412.00/261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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