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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 391.47 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 391.47 and 152.89 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 391.47 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/391.47 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 391.47 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 59,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,851.85/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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