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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.75, 361.21 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.75, 361.21 and 151.24 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.75 : 361.21 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.75/361.21 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.75x = 361.21 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.75x = 54,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,629.40/261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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