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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 390.59 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 390.59 and 98.08 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 390.59 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/390.59 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 390.59 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 38,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,309.07/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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