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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 390.72 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 390.72 and 98.12 is: 147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 390.72 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/390.72 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 390.72 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 38,337.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337.45/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.18

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