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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 389.95 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 389.95 and 97.67 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 389.95 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/389.95 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 389.95 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 38,087.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,087.15/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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