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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 390.50 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 390.50 and 98.07 is: 147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 390.50 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/390.50 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 390.50 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 38,296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,296.34/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.10

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