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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.69, 390.40 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.69, 390.40 and 150.66 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.69 : 390.40 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.69/390.40 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.69x = 390.40 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.69x = 58,817.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,817.29/260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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