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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 361.25 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 361.25 and 151.26 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 361.25 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/361.25 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 361.25 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 54,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,642.57/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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