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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.00, 391.35 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.00, 391.35 and 152.56 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.00 : 391.35 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.00/391.35 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.00x = 391.35 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.00x = 59,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,705.33/261.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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