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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.29, 391.98 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.29, 391.98 and 98.99 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.29 : 391.98 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.29/391.98 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.29x = 391.98 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.29x = 38,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,800.14/261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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