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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 360.88 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 360.88 and 149.50 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 360.88 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/360.88 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 360.88 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 53,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952.14/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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