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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.74, 392.75 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.74, 392.75 and 99.41 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.74 : 392.75 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.74/392.75 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.74x = 392.75 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.74x = 39,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,044.51/261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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