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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 391.74 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 391.74 and 98.94 is: 148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 391.74 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/391.74 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 391.74 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 38,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,758.76/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.36

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