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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 360.89 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 360.89 and 151.03 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 360.89 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/360.89 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 360.89 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 54,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,505.22/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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