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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.23, 390.41 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.23, 390.41 and 152.11 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.23 : 390.41 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.23/390.41 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.23x = 390.41 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.23x = 59,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,384.50/260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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