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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.91, 391.11 and 96.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.91, 391.11 and 96.33 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.91 : 391.11 = 96.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.91/391.11 = 96.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.91x = 391.11 × 96.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.91x = 37,675.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,675.63/260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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