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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.94, 391.43 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.94, 391.43 and 98.82 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.94 : 391.43 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.94/391.43 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.94x = 391.43 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.94x = 38,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,680.62/260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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