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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.63, 390.95 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.63, 390.95 and 152.34 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.63 : 390.95 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.63/390.95 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.63x = 390.95 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.63x = 59,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,556.56/260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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