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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 391.87 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 391.87 and 107.22 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 391.87 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/391.87 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 391.87 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 42,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,016.30/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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