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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.98, 361.46 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.98, 361.46 and 151.47 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.98 : 361.46 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.98/361.46 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.98x = 361.46 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.98x = 54,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,750.72/261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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