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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 390.74 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 390.74 and 98.16 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 390.74 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/390.74 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 390.74 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 38,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,355.04/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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