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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.24, 390.38 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.24, 390.38 and 97.96 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.24 : 390.38 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.24/390.38 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.24x = 390.38 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.24x = 38,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,241.62/260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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