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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 359.32 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 359.32 and 155.51 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 359.32 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/359.32 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 359.32 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 55,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,875.67/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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