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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 390.38 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 390.38 and 106.22 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 390.38 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/390.38 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 390.38 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 41,466.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,466.61/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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