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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.86, 391.38 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.86, 391.38 and 106.87 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.86 : 391.38 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.86/391.38 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.86x = 391.38 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.86x = 41,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,826.78/260.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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