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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.75, 390.59 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.75, 390.59 and 157.78 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.75 : 390.59 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.75/390.59 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.75x = 390.59 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.75x = 61,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,626.71/260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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