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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.61, 391.01 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.61, 391.01 and 157.96 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.61 : 391.01 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.61/391.01 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.61x = 391.01 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.61x = 61,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763.94/260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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