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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.87, 361.38 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.87, 361.38 and 151.36 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.87 : 361.38 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.87/361.38 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.87x = 361.38 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.87x = 54,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,698.48/261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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