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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.47, 392.15 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.47, 392.15 and 99.12 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.47 : 392.15 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.47/392.15 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.47x = 392.15 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.47x = 38,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,869.41/261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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