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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 392.04 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 392.04 and 153.42 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 392.04 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/392.04 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 392.04 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 60,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,146.78/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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