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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.88, 361.40 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.88, 361.40 and 151.35 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.88 : 361.40 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.88/361.40 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.88x = 361.40 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.88x = 54,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,697.89/261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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