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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 391.01 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 391.01 and 152.73 is: 228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 391.01 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/391.01 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 391.01 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 59,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,718.19/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.92

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