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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 391.96 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 391.96 and 98.94 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 391.96 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/391.96 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 391.96 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 38,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,780.52/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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