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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.95, 391.62 and 96.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.95, 391.62 and 96.57 is: 144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.95 : 391.62 = 96.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.95/391.62 = 96.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.95x = 391.62 × 96.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.95x = 37,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,818.74/260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.93

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