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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 360.96 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 360.96 and 151.10 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 360.96 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/360.96 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 360.96 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 54,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539.25/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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