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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 391.72 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 391.72 and 98.88 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 391.72 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/391.72 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 391.72 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 38,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,733.27/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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