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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.62, 390.69 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.62, 390.69 and 106.45 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.62 : 390.69 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.62/390.69 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.62x = 390.69 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.62x = 41,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,587.97/260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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