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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 360.96 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 360.96 and 151.01 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 360.96 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/360.96 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 360.96 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 54,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,506.76/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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