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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.66, 390.68 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.66, 390.68 and 157.88 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.66 : 390.68 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.66/390.68 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.66x = 390.68 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.66x = 61,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,680.56/260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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