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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 390.22 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 390.22 and 97.71 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 390.22 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/390.22 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 390.22 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 38,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,126.69/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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