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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 359.38 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 359.38 and 155.56 is: 214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 359.38 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/359.38 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 359.38 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 55,903.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,903.48/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.60

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