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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.61, 359.62 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.61, 359.62 and 155.78 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.61 : 359.62 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.61/359.62 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.61x = 359.62 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.61x = 56,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,021.60/260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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