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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 390.83 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 390.83 and 158.09 is: 236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 390.83 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/390.83 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 390.83 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 61,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,783.57/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.88

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