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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 390.48 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 390.48 and 152.40 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 390.48 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/390.48 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 390.48 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 59,509.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,509.15/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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