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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 392.13 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 392.13 and 153.21 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 392.13 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/392.13 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 392.13 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 60,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,078.24/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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