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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 391.03 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 391.03 and 157.88 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 391.03 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/391.03 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 391.03 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 61,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,736.40/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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