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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 391.30 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 391.30 and 152.58 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 391.30 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/391.30 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 391.30 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 59,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,705.64/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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