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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 361.27 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 361.27 and 151.31 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 361.27 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/361.27 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 361.27 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 54,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663.01/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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