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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.61, 361.03 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.61, 361.03 and 151.12 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.61 : 361.03 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.61/361.03 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.61x = 361.03 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.61x = 54,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,558.85/261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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