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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.29, 390.45 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.29, 390.45 and 106.22 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.29 : 390.45 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.29/390.45 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.29x = 390.45 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.29x = 41,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,473.60/260.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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