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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 391.08 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 391.08 and 98.34 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 391.08 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/391.08 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 391.08 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 38,458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,458.81/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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