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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 391.68 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 391.68 and 153 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 391.68 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/391.68 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 391.68 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 59,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,927.04/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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