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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 390.64 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 390.64 and 98.15 is: 147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 390.64 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/390.64 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 390.64 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 38,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,341.32/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.14

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