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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.07, 358.87 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.07, 358.87 and 155.27 is: 214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.07 : 358.87 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.07/358.87 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.07x = 358.87 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.07x = 55,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,721.74/260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.26

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