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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.16, 391.62 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.16, 391.62 and 152.98 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.16 : 391.62 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.16/391.62 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.16x = 391.62 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.16x = 59,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,910.03/261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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