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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 390.50 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 390.50 and 157.66 is: 236.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 390.50 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/390.50 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 390.50 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 61,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,566.23/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.18

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