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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.34, 391.81 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.34, 391.81 and 98.94 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.34 : 391.81 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.34/391.81 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.34x = 391.81 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.34x = 38,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,765.16/261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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