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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 392.42 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 392.42 and 153.38 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 392.42 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/392.42 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 392.42 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 60,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,186.65/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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