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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 392.70 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 392.70 and 153.87 is: 230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 392.70 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/392.70 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 392.70 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 60,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,424.75/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.64

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