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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.97, 390.09 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.97, 390.09 and 106.01 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.97 : 390.09 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.97/390.09 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.97x = 390.09 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.97x = 41,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,351.49/259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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