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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.36, 390.15 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.36, 390.15 and 150.44 is: 225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.36 : 390.15 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.36/390.15 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.36x = 390.15 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.36x = 58,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,692.22/260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.43

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