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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.49, 390.57 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.49, 390.57 and 97.98 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.49 : 390.57 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.49/390.57 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.49x = 390.57 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.49x = 38,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,268.05/260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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