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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.46, 390.45 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.46, 390.45 and 98.03 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.46 : 390.45 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.46/390.45 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.46x = 390.45 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.46x = 38,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,276.79/260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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