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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 390.62 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 390.62 and 97.98 is: 147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 390.62 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/390.62 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 390.62 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 38,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,272.46/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.03

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