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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.65, 390.86 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.65, 390.86 and 98.31 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.65 : 390.86 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.65/390.86 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.65x = 390.86 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.65x = 38,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,426.79/260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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