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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.88, 391.39 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.88, 391.39 and 98.57 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.88 : 391.39 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.88/391.39 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.88x = 391.39 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.88x = 38,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,578.58/260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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