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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 391.04 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 391.04 and 98.26 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 391.04 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/391.04 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 391.04 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 38,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,423.59/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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