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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.35, 392.08 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.35, 392.08 and 107.29 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.35 : 392.08 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.35/392.08 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.35x = 392.08 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.35x = 42,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,063.77/261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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