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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 360.74 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 360.74 and 150.94 is: 208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 360.74 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/360.74 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 360.74 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 54,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,450.10/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.24

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