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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 390.15 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 390.15 and 151.94 is: 227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 390.15 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/390.15 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 390.15 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 59,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,279.39/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.84

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