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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.36, 390.34 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.36, 390.34 and 157.62 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.36 : 390.34 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.36/390.34 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.36x = 390.34 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.36x = 61,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,525.39/260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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