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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 392.08 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 392.08 and 153.20 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 392.08 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/392.08 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 392.08 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 60,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,066.66/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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