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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 390.86 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 390.86 and 98.35 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 390.86 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/390.86 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 390.86 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 38,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,441.08/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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