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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 389.98 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 389.98 and 97.83 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 389.98 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/389.98 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 389.98 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 38,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151.74/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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