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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.65, 361.12 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.65, 361.12 and 151.10 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.65 : 361.12 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.65/361.12 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.65x = 361.12 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.65x = 54,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,565.23/261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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