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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 390.62 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 390.62 and 157.90 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 390.62 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/390.62 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 390.62 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 61,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,678.90/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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