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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.97, 360.01 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.97, 360.01 and 156.03 is: 215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.97 : 360.01 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.97/360.01 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.97x = 360.01 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.97x = 56,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,169.78/260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.23

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