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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.23, 390.00 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.23, 390.00 and 105.97 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.23 : 390.00 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.23/390.00 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.23x = 390.00 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.23x = 41,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,327.77/260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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