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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 360.92 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 360.92 and 151.02 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 360.92 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/360.92 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 360.92 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 54,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,505.38/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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