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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 391.18 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 391.18 and 152.34 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 391.18 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/391.18 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 391.18 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 59,592.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,592.36/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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