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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.99, 393 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.99, 393 and 152.34 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.99 : 393 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.99/393 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.99x = 393 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.99x = 59,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,869.62/261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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