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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 390.73 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 390.73 and 106.41 is: 159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 390.73 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/390.73 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 390.73 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 41,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,577.58/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.62

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