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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 360.74 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 360.74 and 150.90 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 360.74 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/360.74 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 360.74 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 54,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,435.67/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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