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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 390.22 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 390.22 and 106.07 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 390.22 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/390.22 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 390.22 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 41,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,390.64/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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