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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 389.94 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 389.94 and 97.69 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 389.94 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/389.94 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 389.94 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 38,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093.24/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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