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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.10, 390.45 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.10, 390.45 and 151.97 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.10 : 390.45 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.10/390.45 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.10x = 390.45 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.10x = 59,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,334.73/260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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