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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 390.86 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 390.86 and 157.84 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 390.86 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/390.86 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 390.86 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 61,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,693.79/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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