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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.35, 391.94 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.35, 391.94 and 98.99 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.35 : 391.94 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.35/391.94 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.35x = 391.94 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.35x = 38,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795.69/261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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