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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.61, 390.90 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.61, 390.90 and 157.92 is: 236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.61 : 390.90 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.61/390.90 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.61x = 390.90 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.61x = 61,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,730.93/260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.87

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