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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 390.16 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 390.16 and 97.76 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 390.16 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/390.16 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 390.16 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 38,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,142.04/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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