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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 360.93 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 360.93 and 151.13 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 360.93 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/360.93 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 360.93 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 54,548.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,548.25/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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