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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.43, 390.38 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.43, 390.38 and 106.28 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.43 : 390.38 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.43/390.38 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.43x = 390.38 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.43x = 41,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,487.10/260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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