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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.90, 391.34 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.90, 391.34 and 98.58 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.90 : 391.34 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.90/391.34 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.90x = 391.34 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.90x = 38,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,578.30/260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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