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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 390.32 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 390.32 and 151.88 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 390.32 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/390.32 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 390.32 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 59,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,279.66/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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