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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.57, 390.47 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.57, 390.47 and 106.31 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.57 : 390.47 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.57/390.47 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.57x = 390.47 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.57x = 41,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,510.73/260.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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