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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 390.33 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 390.33 and 158.07 is: 236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 390.33 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/390.33 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 390.33 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 61,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,699.46/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.56

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