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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.78, 394.20 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.78, 394.20 and 98.26 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.78 : 394.20 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.78/394.20 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.78x = 394.20 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.78x = 38,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,734.09/262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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