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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 391.91 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 391.91 and 153.36 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 391.91 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/391.91 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 391.91 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 60,102.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,102.55/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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