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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.82, 361.35 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.82, 361.35 and 151.34 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.82 : 361.35 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.82/361.35 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.82x = 361.35 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.82x = 54,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,684.90/261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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