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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.82, 391.92 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.82, 391.92 and 153.82 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.82 : 391.92 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.82/391.92 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.82x = 391.92 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.82x = 60,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,285.13/261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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