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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.45, 392.15 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.45, 392.15 and 153.18 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.45 : 392.15 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.45/392.15 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.45x = 392.15 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.45x = 60,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,069.92/261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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