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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 389.91 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 389.91 and 150.29 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 389.91 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/389.91 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 389.91 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 58,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599.65/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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