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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.63, 390.89 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.63, 390.89 and 106.52 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.63 : 390.89 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.63/390.89 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.63x = 390.89 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.63x = 41,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,637.38/260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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