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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 390.98 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 390.98 and 152.66 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 390.98 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/390.98 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 390.98 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 59,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,687.01/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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