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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 359.31 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 359.31 and 155.46 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 359.31 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/359.31 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 359.31 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 55,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,859.08/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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