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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.42, 392.09 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.42, 392.09 and 99.11 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.42 : 392.09 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.42/392.09 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.42x = 392.09 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.42x = 38,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,857.58/261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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