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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 391.11 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 391.11 and 98.38 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 391.11 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/391.11 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 391.11 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 38,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,474.95/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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