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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 392.28 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 392.28 and 153.46 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 392.28 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/392.28 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 392.28 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 60,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,199.29/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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