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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.05, 390.08 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.05, 390.08 and 105.94 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.05 : 390.08 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.05/390.08 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.05x = 390.08 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.05x = 41,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,323.57/260.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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