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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.80, 392.54 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.80, 392.54 and 153.80 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.80 : 392.54 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.80/392.54 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.80x = 392.54 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.80x = 60,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,372.65/261.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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