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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.43, 392.14 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.43, 392.14 and 107.33 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.43 : 392.14 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.43/392.14 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.43x = 392.14 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.43x = 42,086.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,086.56/261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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