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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 361.08 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 361.08 and 151.11 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 361.08 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/361.08 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 361.08 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 54,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,562.80/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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