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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.46, 392.31 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.46, 392.31 and 99.26 is: 148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.46 : 392.31 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.46/392.31 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.46x = 392.31 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.46x = 38,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,940.69/261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.94

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