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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 393.00 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 393.00 and 153.59 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 393.00 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/393.00 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 393.00 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 60,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,360.10/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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