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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 391.67 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 391.67 and 98.72 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 391.67 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/391.67 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 391.67 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 38,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,665.17/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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