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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 360.91 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 360.91 and 158.06 is: 218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 360.91 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/360.91 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 360.91 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 57,045.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,045.43/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.15

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