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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.42, 390.56 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.42, 390.56 and 106.31 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.42 : 390.56 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.42/390.56 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.42x = 390.56 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.42x = 41,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,520.88/260.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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