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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.36, 359.14 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.36, 359.14 and 156.84 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.36 : 359.14 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.36/359.14 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.36x = 359.14 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.36x = 56,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,327.52/260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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