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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 391.14 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 391.14 and 151.14 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 391.14 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/391.14 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 391.14 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 59,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,116.90/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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