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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 390.24 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 390.24 and 106.10 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 390.24 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/390.24 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 390.24 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 41,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,406.20/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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