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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 389.34 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 389.34 and 157.68 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 389.34 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/389.34 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 389.34 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 61,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,391.13/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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