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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.49, 360.92 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.49, 360.92 and 150.99 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.49 : 360.92 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.49/360.92 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.49x = 360.92 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.49x = 54,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,495.31/261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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