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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 361.41 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 361.41 and 151.45 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 361.41 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/361.41 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 361.41 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 54,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,733.74/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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