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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.88, 391.28 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.88, 391.28 and 96.46 is: 144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.88 : 391.28 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.88/391.28 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.88x = 391.28 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.88x = 37,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,742.87/260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.68

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