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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 392.06 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 392.06 and 98.98 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 392.06 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/392.06 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 392.06 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 38,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,806.10/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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