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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.26, 391.84 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.26, 391.84 and 98.89 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.26 : 391.84 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.26/391.84 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.26x = 391.84 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.26x = 38,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,749.06/261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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