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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 391.73 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 391.73 and 98.93 is: 148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 391.73 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/391.73 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 391.73 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 38,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,751.40/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.36

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