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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 359.18 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 359.18 and 155.38 is: 214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 359.18 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/359.18 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 359.18 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 55,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,809.39/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.37

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