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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 389.91 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 389.91 and 97.65 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 389.91 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/389.91 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 389.91 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 38,074.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,074.71/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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