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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 389.90 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 389.90 and 105.93 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 389.90 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/389.90 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 389.90 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 41,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,302.37/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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