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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 391.48 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 391.48 and 98.70 is: 148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 391.48 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/391.48 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 391.48 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 38,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639.08/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.04

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