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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.74, 361.15 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.74, 361.15 and 151.20 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.74 : 361.15 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.74/361.15 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.74x = 361.15 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.74x = 54,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,605.50/261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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