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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.33, 360.69 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.33, 360.69 and 150.88 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.33 : 360.69 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.33/360.69 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.33x = 360.69 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.33x = 54,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,420.91/261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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