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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 389.48 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 389.48 and 157.41 is: 235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 389.48 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/389.48 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 389.48 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 61,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,307.26/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.73

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