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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 390.38 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 390.38 and 106.12 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 390.38 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/390.38 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 390.38 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 41,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427.08/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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