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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 390.17 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 390.17 and 106.01 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 390.17 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/390.17 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 390.17 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 41,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359.44/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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