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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 390.26 and 97.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 390.26 and 97.82 is: 146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 390.26 = 97.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/390.26 = 97.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 390.26 × 97.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 38,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175.23/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.75

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