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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 391.18 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 391.18 and 96.36 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 391.18 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/391.18 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 391.18 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 37,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,695.88/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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