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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.85, 360.02 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.85, 360.02 and 156 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.85 : 360.02 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.85/360.02 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.85x = 360.02 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.85x = 56,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,162.34/260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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