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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.53, 390.65 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.53, 390.65 and 98.23 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.53 : 390.65 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.53/390.65 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.53x = 390.65 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.53x = 38,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,372.08/260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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