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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.75, 361.14 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.75, 361.14 and 151.22 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.75 : 361.14 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.75/361.14 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.75x = 361.14 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.75x = 54,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,609.79/261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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