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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.09, 390.02 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.09, 390.02 and 105.97 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.09 : 390.02 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.09/390.02 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.09x = 390.02 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.09x = 41,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,328.91/260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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