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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.92, 394.44 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.92, 394.44 and 98.44 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.92 : 394.44 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.92/394.44 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.92x = 394.44 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.92x = 38,828.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,828.43/262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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