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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.07, 358.84 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.07, 358.84 and 155.11 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.07 : 358.84 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.07/358.84 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.07x = 358.84 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.07x = 55,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,659.67/260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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