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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.61, 393.90 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.61, 393.90 and 152.85 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.61 : 393.90 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.61/393.90 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.61x = 393.90 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.61x = 60,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,207.62/262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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