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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 391.18 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 391.18 and 98.42 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 391.18 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/391.18 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 391.18 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 38,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,499.94/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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