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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.72, 392.49 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.72, 392.49 and 99.27 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.72 : 392.49 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.72/392.49 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.72x = 392.49 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.72x = 38,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,962.48/261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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