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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 391.75 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 391.75 and 98.98 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 391.75 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/391.75 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 391.75 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 38,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,775.42/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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