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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 392.73 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 392.73 and 99.47 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 392.73 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/392.73 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 392.73 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 39,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,064.74/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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