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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 390.83 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 390.83 and 106.62 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 390.83 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/390.83 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 390.83 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 41,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,668.30/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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