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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 391.90 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 391.90 and 153.24 is: 229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 391.90 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/391.90 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 391.90 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 60,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,054.76/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.46

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