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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.44, 390.69 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.44, 390.69 and 106.34 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.44 : 390.69 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.44/390.69 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.44x = 390.69 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.44x = 41,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,544.02/260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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