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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 391.37 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 391.37 and 98.62 is: 147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 391.37 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/391.37 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 391.37 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 38,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,595.44/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.98

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