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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.09, 389.91 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.09, 389.91 and 97.89 is: 146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.09 : 389.91 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.09/389.91 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.09x = 389.91 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.09x = 38,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,169.39/260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.75

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