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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 392.14 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 392.14 and 99.15 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 392.14 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/392.14 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 392.14 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 38,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,880.68/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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