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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 392.90 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 392.90 and 152.42 is: 228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 392.90 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/392.90 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 392.90 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 59,883.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,883.09/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.62

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