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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 391.95 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 391.95 and 107.27 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 391.95 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/391.95 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 391.95 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 42,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042.38/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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