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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 391.11 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 391.11 and 151.08 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 391.11 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/391.11 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 391.11 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 59,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,088.90/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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