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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.96, 361.48 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.96, 361.48 and 149.93 is: 206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.96 : 361.48 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.96/361.48 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.96x = 361.48 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.96x = 54,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,196.70/261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.89

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