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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 390.72 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 390.72 and 152.64 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 390.72 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/390.72 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 390.72 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 59,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,639.50/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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