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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 391.15 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 391.15 and 98.47 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 391.15 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/391.15 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 391.15 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 38,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,516.54/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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