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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.56, 360.99 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.56, 360.99 and 151.02 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.56 : 360.99 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.56/360.99 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.56x = 360.99 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.56x = 54,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,516.71/261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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