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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.95, 391.44 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.95, 391.44 and 98.63 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.95 : 391.44 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.95/391.44 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.95x = 391.44 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.95x = 38,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,607.73/260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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