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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.93, 391.43 and 96.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.93, 391.43 and 96.40 is: 144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.93 : 391.43 = 96.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.93/391.43 = 96.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.93x = 391.43 × 96.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.93x = 37,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,733.85/260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.61

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