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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 391.26 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 391.26 and 106.94 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 391.26 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/391.26 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 391.26 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 41,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,841.34/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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