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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 361.32 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 361.32 and 151.32 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 361.32 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/361.32 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 361.32 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 54,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674.94/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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