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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.61, 390.77 and 106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.61, 390.77 and 106.49 is: 159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.61 : 390.77 = 106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.61/390.77 = 106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.61x = 390.77 × 106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.61x = 41,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,613.44/260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.68

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