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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 391.53 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 391.53 and 151.41 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 391.53 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/391.53 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 391.53 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 59,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,281.56/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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