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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 358.93 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 358.93 and 155.21 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 358.93 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/358.93 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 358.93 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 55,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,708.24/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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