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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 359.70 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 359.70 and 155.78 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 359.70 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/359.70 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 359.70 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 56,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,034.07/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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