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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 389.84 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 389.84 and 105.96 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 389.84 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/389.84 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 389.84 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 41,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,307.45/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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