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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 390.24 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 390.24 and 157.61 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 390.24 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/390.24 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 390.24 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 61,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,503.78/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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