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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.45, 390.82 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.45, 390.82 and 106.35 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.45 : 390.82 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.45/390.82 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.45x = 390.82 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.45x = 41,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,563.84/260.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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