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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.88, 361.38 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.88, 361.38 and 151.37 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.88 : 361.38 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.88/361.38 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.88x = 361.38 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.88x = 54,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702.21/261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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