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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 391.87 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 391.87 and 98.88 is: 148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 391.87 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/391.87 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 391.87 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 38,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748.11/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.36

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