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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.81, 390.97 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.81, 390.97 and 98.45 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.81 : 390.97 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.81/390.97 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.81x = 390.97 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.81x = 38,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,491.00/260.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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