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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 389.96 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 389.96 and 97.71 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 389.96 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/389.96 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 389.96 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 38,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102.99/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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