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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.75, 361.26 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.75, 361.26 and 151.30 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.75 : 361.26 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.75/361.26 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.75x = 361.26 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.75x = 54,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,658.64/261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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