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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.01, 391.58 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.01, 391.58 and 98.69 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.01 : 391.58 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.01/391.58 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.01x = 391.58 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.01x = 38,646.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,646.01/261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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