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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 390.90 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 390.90 and 98.32 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 390.90 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/390.90 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 390.90 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 38,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,433.29/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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