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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 390.78 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 390.78 and 150.87 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 390.78 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/390.78 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 390.78 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 58,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,955.02/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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