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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 391.40 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 391.40 and 106.75 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 391.40 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/391.40 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 391.40 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 41,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782.31/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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