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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.27, 390.29 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.27, 390.29 and 106.07 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.27 : 390.29 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.27/390.29 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.27x = 390.29 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.27x = 41,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,398.51/260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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