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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 360.67 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 360.67 and 150.85 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 360.67 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/360.67 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 360.67 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 54,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,406.24/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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