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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 392.38 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 392.38 and 107.42 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 392.38 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/392.38 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 392.38 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 42,149.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,149.46/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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