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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 391.71 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 391.71 and 98.79 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 391.71 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/391.71 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 391.71 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 38,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,697.03/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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