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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 391.01 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 391.01 and 150.95 is: 226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 391.01 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/391.01 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 391.01 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 59,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,020.25/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.39

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