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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 389.49 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 389.49 and 151.30 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 389.49 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/389.49 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 389.49 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 58,929.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,929.84/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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