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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.02, 391.44 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.02, 391.44 and 98.70 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.02 : 391.44 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.02/391.44 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.02x = 391.44 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.02x = 38,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635.13/261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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