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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.62, 361.08 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.62, 361.08 and 151.10 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.62 : 361.08 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.62/361.08 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.62x = 361.08 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.62x = 54,559.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,559.19/261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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