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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 359.22 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 359.22 and 156.78 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 359.22 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/359.22 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 359.22 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 56,318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,318.51/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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