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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 390.08 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 390.08 and 97.68 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 390.08 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/390.08 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 390.08 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 38,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102.53/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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