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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 390.18 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 390.18 and 157.61 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 390.18 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/390.18 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 390.18 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 61,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,497.64/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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