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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.25, 391.86 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.25, 391.86 and 98.93 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.25 : 391.86 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.25/391.86 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.25x = 391.86 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.25x = 38,767.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,767.69/261.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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