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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 391.52 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 391.52 and 151.25 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 391.52 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/391.52 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 391.52 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 59,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,217.62/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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