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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.92, 391.50 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.92, 391.50 and 98.72 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.92 : 391.50 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.92/391.50 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.92x = 391.50 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.92x = 38,648.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,648.88/260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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