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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 390.04 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 390.04 and 97.70 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 390.04 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/390.04 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 390.04 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 38,106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,106.91/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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