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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 390.35 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 390.35 and 150.28 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 390.35 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/390.35 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 390.35 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 58,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,661.20/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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