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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 391.16 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 391.16 and 98.56 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 391.16 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/391.16 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 391.16 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 38,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,552.73/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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