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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 389.83 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 389.83 and 105.86 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 389.83 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/389.83 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 389.83 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 41,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267.40/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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