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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 392.75 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 392.75 and 153.66 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 392.75 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/392.75 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 392.75 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 60,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,349.97/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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