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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 391.90 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 391.90 and 98.92 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 391.90 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/391.90 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 391.90 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 38,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,766.75/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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