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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.87, 361.30 and 151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.87, 361.30 and 151.33 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.87 : 361.30 = 151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.87/361.30 = 151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.87x = 361.30 × 151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.87x = 54,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,675.53/261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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