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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 359.88 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 359.88 and 154.48 is: 213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 359.88 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/359.88 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 359.88 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 55,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,594.26/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.17

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