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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.97, 360 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.97, 360 and 155.96 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.97 : 360 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.97/360 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.97x = 360 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.97x = 56,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,143.80/260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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