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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.62, 391.12 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.62, 391.12 and 96.24 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.62 : 391.12 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.62/391.12 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.62x = 391.12 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.62x = 37,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,640.96/260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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