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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 391.44 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 391.44 and 151.20 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 391.44 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/391.44 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 391.44 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 59,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,185.73/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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