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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 390.33 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 390.33 and 98.10 is: 147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 390.33 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/390.33 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 390.33 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 38,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,291.37/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.17

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