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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.08, 391.68 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.08, 391.68 and 152.94 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.08 : 391.68 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.08/391.68 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.08x = 391.68 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.08x = 59,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,903.54/261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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