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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.90, 390.94 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.90, 390.94 and 98.49 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.90 : 390.94 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.90/390.94 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.90x = 390.94 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.90x = 38,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,503.43/260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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