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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.66, 391 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.66, 391 and 98.34 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.66 : 391 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.66/391 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.66x = 391 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.66x = 38,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450.94/260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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