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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 390.81 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 390.81 and 152.32 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 390.81 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/390.81 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 390.81 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 59,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,528.18/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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