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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.41, 390.48 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.41, 390.48 and 97.98 is: 146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.41 : 390.48 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.41/390.48 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.41x = 390.48 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.41x = 38,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258.25/260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.92

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