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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 390.71 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 390.71 and 98.28 is: 147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 390.71 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/390.71 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 390.71 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 38,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,398.98/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.36

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