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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 392.45 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 392.45 and 151.76 is: 227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 392.45 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/392.45 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 392.45 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 59,556.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,556.63/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.60

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