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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 392.03 and 99.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 392.03 and 99.31 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 392.03 = 99.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/392.03 = 99.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 392.03 × 99.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 38,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,930.38/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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