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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 360.84 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 360.84 and 149.45 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 360.84 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/360.84 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 360.84 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 53,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,928.44/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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