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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.91, 391.01 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.91, 391.01 and 152.15 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.91 : 391.01 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.91/391.01 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.91x = 391.01 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.91x = 59,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,489.46/260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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