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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 391.73 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 391.73 and 153.03 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 391.73 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/391.73 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 391.73 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 59,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,945.68/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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