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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 359.52 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 359.52 and 157.12 is: 216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 359.52 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/359.52 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 359.52 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 56,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487.78/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.86

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