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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.62, 390.86 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.62, 390.86 and 152.50 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.62 : 390.86 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.62/390.86 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.62x = 390.86 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.62x = 59,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,606.15/260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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