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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.99, 391.49 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.99, 391.49 and 151.47 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.99 : 391.49 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.99/391.49 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.99x = 391.49 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.99x = 59,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,299.37/260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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