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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.73, 390.99 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.73, 390.99 and 98.31 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.73 : 390.99 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.73/390.99 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.73x = 390.99 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.73x = 38,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438.23/260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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