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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 391.95 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 391.95 and 153.27 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 391.95 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/391.95 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 391.95 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 60,074.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,074.18/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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