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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.19, 391.78 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.19, 391.78 and 152.90 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.19 : 391.78 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.19/391.78 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.19x = 391.78 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.19x = 59,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,903.16/261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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