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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 391.09 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 391.09 and 98.36 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 391.09 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/391.09 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 391.09 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 38,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,468.99/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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