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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.78, 391.06 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.78, 391.06 and 98.35 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.78 : 391.06 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.78/391.06 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.78x = 391.06 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.78x = 38,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,460.75/260.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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