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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.49, 390.30 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.49, 390.30 and 157.46 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.49 : 390.30 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.49/390.30 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.49x = 390.30 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.49x = 61,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,458.27/260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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