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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.35, 390.60 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.35, 390.60 and 106.40 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.35 : 390.60 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.35/390.60 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.35x = 390.60 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.35x = 41,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,559.84/260.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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