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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 390.14 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 390.14 and 151.80 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 390.14 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/390.14 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 390.14 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 59,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,223.25/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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