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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 390.92 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 390.92 and 98.33 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 390.92 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/390.92 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 390.92 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 38,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,439.16/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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