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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 389.54 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 389.54 and 157.01 is: 235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 389.54 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/389.54 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 389.54 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 61,160.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,160.89/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.20

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