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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.10, 389.90 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.10, 389.90 and 97.74 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.10 : 389.90 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.10/389.90 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.10x = 389.90 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.10x = 38,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108.34/260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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