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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 391.56 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 391.56 and 98.74 is: 148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 391.56 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/391.56 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 391.56 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 38,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,661.66/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.08

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