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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.31, 360.65 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.31, 360.65 and 150.77 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.31 : 360.65 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.31/360.65 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.31x = 360.65 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.31x = 54,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,375.20/261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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