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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.97, 393.05 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.97, 393.05 and 107.93 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.97 : 393.05 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.97/393.05 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.97x = 393.05 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.97x = 42,423.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423.14/261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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