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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.01, 391.52 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.01, 391.52 and 152.88 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.01 : 391.52 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.01/391.52 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.01x = 391.52 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.01x = 59,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,855.58/261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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