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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 391.66 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 391.66 and 98.83 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 391.66 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/391.66 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 391.66 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 38,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,707.76/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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