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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 390.06 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 390.06 and 150.39 is: 225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 390.06 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/390.06 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 390.06 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 58,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,661.12/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.43

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