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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 392.16 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 392.16 and 99.39 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 392.16 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/392.16 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 392.16 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 38,976.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,976.78/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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