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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 360.73 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 360.73 and 150.87 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 360.73 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/360.73 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 360.73 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 54,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423.34/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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