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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 390.52 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 390.52 and 98.02 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 390.52 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/390.52 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 390.52 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 38,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,278.77/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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