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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.98, 391.36 and 96.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.98, 391.36 and 96.45 is: 144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.98 : 391.36 = 96.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.98/391.36 = 96.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.98x = 391.36 × 96.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.98x = 37,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,746.19/260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.63

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