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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.95, 360.06 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.95, 360.06 and 156.07 is: 215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.95 : 360.06 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.95/360.06 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.95x = 360.06 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.95x = 56,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,194.56/260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.35

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