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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.76, 392.74 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.76, 392.74 and 99.42 is: 149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.76 : 392.74 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.76/392.74 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.76x = 392.74 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.76x = 39,046.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,046.21/261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.17

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