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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 390.57 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 390.57 and 152.19 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 390.57 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/390.57 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 390.57 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 59,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,440.85/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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