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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 361.05 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 361.05 and 151.15 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 361.05 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/361.05 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 361.05 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 54,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,572.71/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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