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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 389.07 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 389.07 and 157.38 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 389.07 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/389.07 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 389.07 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 61,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,231.84/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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