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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.92, 390.78 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.92, 390.78 and 152.80 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.92 : 390.78 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.92/390.78 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.92x = 390.78 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.92x = 59,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,711.18/260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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