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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.27, 391.86 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.27, 391.86 and 107.22 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.27 : 391.86 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.27/391.86 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.27x = 391.86 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.27x = 42,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,015.23/261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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