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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.85, 391.02 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.85, 391.02 and 98.49 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.85 : 391.02 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.85/391.02 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.85x = 391.02 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.85x = 38,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511.56/260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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