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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 391.57 and 107.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 391.57 and 107.11 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 391.57 = 107.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/391.57 = 107.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 391.57 × 107.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 41,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,939.08/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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