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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 360.90 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 360.90 and 151.02 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 360.90 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/360.90 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 360.90 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 54,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,503.12/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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