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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.67, 390.31 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.67, 390.31 and 157.81 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.67 : 390.31 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.67/390.31 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.67x = 390.31 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.67x = 61,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,594.82/260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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