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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 389.99 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 389.99 and 106.04 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 389.99 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/389.99 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 389.99 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 41,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,352.06/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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