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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.83, 361.31 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.83, 361.31 and 151.29 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.83 : 361.31 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.83/361.31 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.83x = 361.31 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.83x = 54,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663.11/261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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