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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.11, 390.27 and 106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.11, 390.27 and 106.33 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.11 : 390.27 = 106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.11/390.27 = 106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.11x = 390.27 × 106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.11x = 41,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,497.41/260.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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