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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.51, 390.78 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.51, 390.78 and 98.19 is: 147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.51 : 390.78 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.51/390.78 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.51x = 390.78 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.51x = 38,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,370.69/260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.29

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