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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 391.98 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 391.98 and 153.12 is: 229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 391.98 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/391.98 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 391.98 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 60,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,019.98/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.75

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