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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.63, 392.60 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.63, 392.60 and 99.45 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.63 : 392.60 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.63/392.60 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.63x = 392.60 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.63x = 39,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,044.32/261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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