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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.62, 392.36 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.62, 392.36 and 153.50 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.62 : 392.36 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.62/392.36 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.62x = 392.36 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.62x = 60,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,227.26/261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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