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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.86, 391.35 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.86, 391.35 and 98.53 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.86 : 391.35 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.86/391.35 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.86x = 391.35 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.86x = 38,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,559.72/260.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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