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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 391.52 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 391.52 and 152.82 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 391.52 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/391.52 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 391.52 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 59,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,832.09/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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