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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 360.82 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 360.82 and 151 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 360.82 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/360.82 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 360.82 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 54,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483.82/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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