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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 389.94 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 389.94 and 157.51 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 389.94 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/389.94 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 389.94 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 61,419.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,419.45/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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