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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.69, 361.17 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.69, 361.17 and 151.20 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.69 : 361.17 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.69/361.17 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.69x = 361.17 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.69x = 54,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,608.90/261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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