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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 391.11 and 106.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 391.11 and 106.53 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 391.11 = 106.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/391.11 = 106.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 391.11 × 106.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 41,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,664.95/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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