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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 390.36 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 390.36 and 106.16 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 390.36 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/390.36 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 390.36 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 41,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,440.62/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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