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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.89, 359.97 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.89, 359.97 and 156.02 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.89 : 359.97 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.89/359.97 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.89x = 359.97 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.89x = 56,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,162.52/260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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