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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.39, 360.71 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.39, 360.71 and 150.86 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.39 : 360.71 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.39/360.71 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.39x = 360.71 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.39x = 54,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,416.86/261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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