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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 391.38 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 391.38 and 152.74 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 391.38 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/391.38 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 391.38 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 59,779.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,779.38/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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