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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 361.11 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 361.11 and 151.18 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 361.11 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/361.11 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 361.11 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 54,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,592.61/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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