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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.73, 361.09 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.73, 361.09 and 151.20 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.73 : 361.09 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.73/361.09 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.73x = 361.09 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.73x = 54,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,597.00/261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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