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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.35, 360.69 and 150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.35, 360.69 and 150.82 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.35 : 360.69 = 150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.35/360.69 = 150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.35x = 360.69 × 150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.35x = 54,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,398.89/261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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