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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 390.10 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 390.10 and 158.02 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 390.10 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/390.10 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 390.10 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 61,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643.60/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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