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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.93, 390.79 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.93, 390.79 and 157.98 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.93 : 390.79 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.93/390.79 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.93x = 390.79 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.93x = 61,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,736.21/260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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