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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.24, 390.40 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.24, 390.40 and 97.88 is: 146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.24 : 390.40 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.24/390.40 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.24x = 390.40 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.24x = 38,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,212.35/260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.84

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