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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 391.32 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 391.32 and 98.50 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 391.32 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/391.32 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 391.32 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 38,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,545.02/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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