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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.94, 390.78 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.94, 390.78 and 150.91 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.94 : 390.78 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.94/390.78 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.94x = 390.78 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.94x = 58,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,972.61/260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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