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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 390.62 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 390.62 and 98.21 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 390.62 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/390.62 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 390.62 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 38,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,364.01/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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