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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.42, 390.52 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.42, 390.52 and 98.21 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.42 : 390.52 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.42/390.52 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.42x = 390.52 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.42x = 38,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,354.07/260.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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