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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 390.46 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 390.46 and 106.20 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 390.46 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/390.46 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 390.46 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 41,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,466.85/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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