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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.63, 390.71 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.63, 390.71 and 98.20 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.63 : 390.71 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.63/390.71 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.63x = 390.71 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.63x = 38,365.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,365.77/260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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