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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.62, 392.12 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.62, 392.12 and 107.37 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.62 : 392.12 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.62/392.12 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.62x = 392.12 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.62x = 42,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101.92/261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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