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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.62, 391.01 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.62, 391.01 and 106.61 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.62 : 391.01 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.62/391.01 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.62x = 391.01 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.62x = 41,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,683.09/260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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