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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 390.42 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 390.42 and 152.16 is: 227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 390.42 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/390.42 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 390.42 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 59,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,406.31/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.87

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