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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 391.24 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 391.24 and 98.48 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 391.24 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/391.24 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 391.24 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 38,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,529.32/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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