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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.13, 390.15 and 97.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.13, 390.15 and 97.78 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.13 : 390.15 = 97.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.13/390.15 = 97.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.13x = 390.15 × 97.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.13x = 38,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148.87/260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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