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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 391.93 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 391.93 and 107.20 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 391.93 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/391.93 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 391.93 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 42,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014.90/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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