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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 358.80 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 358.80 and 156.48 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 358.80 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/358.80 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 358.80 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 56,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,145.02/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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