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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.03, 391.55 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.03, 391.55 and 98.69 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.03 : 391.55 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.03/391.55 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.03x = 391.55 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.03x = 38,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639.62/261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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