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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 391.65 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 391.65 and 98.79 is: 148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 391.65 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/391.65 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 391.65 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 38,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,691.10/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.19

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